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The Doug Ashy Blog

Pro Advice for the DIYer Family

Project guides, seasonal checklists, product comparisons, and market updates from the Doug Ashy team, helping Louisiana homeowners and pros build with confidence since 1960.

August 6, 2019

How to Treat Common Construction Injuries

It’s impossible to eliminate the risk of construction injuries altogether, but proper precaution can help avoid mishaps. Remember to keep your work area clean,…

July 26, 2019

How to Advertise with Referral Programs

Like many contractors, you probably get most of your business through referrals. One satisfied customer tells another satisfied customer and so on, allowing your…

July 17, 2019

How to Select Wood Stain

Nothing is more beautiful than the look of rich, warm wood. However, light-colored, untreated wood doesn’t achieve that desirable look by itself. To get…

May 29, 2019

Your Guide to a DIY Backyard Playground

For families with children, there aren’t many DIY projects that can beat a backyard playground in terms of value and fun. When planned and…

May 18, 2019

When Should I Hire a Handyman or a Contractor?

Anyone who is handy around the house takes pride in their DIY accomplishments. Oftentimes being successful at one task—such as laying tile or painting—leads…

April 8, 2019

Make the Most of Mother’s Day With a DIY Gift

Finding the perfect gift for Mother’s Day can be a bit of a problem. She doesn’t want candy, she tells you that she really…

April 3, 2019

Small Budget Remodels With Big Impact

Not every home improvement project needs to cost big bucks in order to make a huge impact on the look of your home. In…

February 25, 2019

Breaking Down the Modern Farmhouse

The modern farmhouse isn’t so much a look as it is an aesthetic. Call it the “fixer upper” effect or call it “shabby chic.”…

January 9, 2019

What is My Wall Made Of?

Many homeowners don’t give much thought to what their interior walls are made of until they need to open them for renovation purposes. However,…

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